oh baby | twenty-three weeks
how far along? | 23 weeks
due date: january 14, 2016
baby’s size | a grapefruit
gender | a baby boy!
feeling | still feeling great! it’s amazing having energy again and hardly any food aversions. we have been listening to a lot of pandora together in the mornings/evenings {norah, bob dylan, and classical new age piano music are his favorites} … i think he’s swaying to the music as we dance along.
maternity clothes | a little of both- definitely needing more maternity clothes for teaching. what shops do you love most? i have searched pink blush, old navy, and gap so far… heading to destination maternity soon. i have heard great things…
workouts | walks and pre-natal yoga – need to start arms/weights again
sleep | no complaints! ever since school started, i completely crash at night.
cravings | still citrus and ice cold water {i was like this before pregnancy though?!}
fun
facts | his face is fully formed now – just needs a little extra fat to
fill it out. {can’t wait to kiss that sweet face!} he’s listening to our voices and my heartbeat – and even
to loud sounds like cars honking and dogs barking {and energetic middle school students!!}
movement | i feel like he becomes more active by the day! at night when i am really still- i can feel him go wild and i love it.
miss anything | a glass of pumpkin beer on a fall day while watching football
best moment of the week | putting together his cute little crib last saturday afternoon- we love it. picturing him in it is so exciting!!
looking
forward to | a weekend with friends – a birthday party, a german oktoberfest and panthers tailgating sunday
how’s dad? he is still the best support – he loves baby and i so much. we are so grateful for him.
next appointment | tomorrow 🙂 i was up two pounds at my last appointment {19 weeks} i am pretty sure baby boy is way bigger/my weight is going up. i will let you all know!
Comments (14)
Unknown
September 17, 2015 at 1:47 pm
Such a beautiful experience. My son is now almost three, I can't believe it, but I remember allof your feelings like it was yesterday!
nelle monaco
September 23, 2015 at 1:55 pm
awe… i am sure! thanks for the love <3
The Girl who Loved to Write
September 17, 2015 at 2:27 pm
Girl, I miss pumpkin beer! And I'm pretty sure my little guy likes to dance around, too…he's moving like crazy!
nelle monaco
September 23, 2015 at 1:56 pm
me, too! i might buy some now- and drink it in january 🙂 {maybe pack it in my hospital bag!!} haha – hope your week is going well and moves more and more each day. xo
Rachel Nicole | littlebluesailboat.blogspot.com
September 17, 2015 at 2:49 pm
You're in the sweet spot of pregnancy! Soak it all in! Destination Maternity is a great store. They have a wide variety of items from several maternity lines, but some brands/items are pretty pricey. The Motherhood Maternity stores are a bit more wallet-friendly, and you might be able to find a Motherhood outlet store.
nelle monaco
September 23, 2015 at 1:57 pm
that's what i have been told! thanks so much… i went to destination maternity this week and SO expensive- i wasn't ready for those prices. way over my budget. haha – and asos it my new favorite. so my style and more reasonable overall. thanks for the advice- you.are.the.best. xo
Kasia Górska
September 17, 2015 at 2:55 pm
That series is so exciting! A kiddo grapefruit in your belly! Cannot wait until January!
nelle monaco
September 23, 2015 at 1:57 pm
thank you!! and i know- almost a cantaloupe- it's crazy what a week can do. and can't even wait, girl!!! xo
Hall Around Texas
September 17, 2015 at 3:41 pm
Lovely photos! And you are due just 4 days before my birthday!
nelle monaco
September 23, 2015 at 1:58 pm
yay! maybe baby boy will share his special day with you! and thank you so much! xo
Kelsi
September 17, 2015 at 6:54 pm
Congrats to you! I don't know personally what it's like to be pregnant, but my sister has had three children and there is nothing that gets me more excited than that whole process. Watching the baby grow, picking out clothes and outfits. Going to Babies R Us tends to make me all warm and fuzzy inside haha. Happy pregnancy!
nelle monaco
September 23, 2015 at 1:58 pm
🙂 so fun! thank you for your kind words- we are over the moon excited!! have a great week and thank you for reading and leaving some love
faithfulwiththelittle
September 17, 2015 at 9:22 pm
Babies are simply the best thing in the world…I have 5! So excited for you on your new journey! Linking up with you at #shinebloghop 🙂
nelle monaco
September 23, 2015 at 1:59 pm
that is amazing!! i always wanted a big family… so happy for you and excited to follow along. thank you for stopping in…
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